Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This course is presented in a hands-on lecture/lab format. Self-paced format and online instruction may also be utilized. Out-of-class preparation will be required.

Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to:
1. Use Microsoft Access to create personal and/or business databases following current professional and/or industry standards.
2. Use critical thinking skills to design and create database objects.
3. Communicate in a business setting using database management vocabulary.

A letter grade will be issued for this course based upon
 

1. Performance tests
2. May include objective tests, scored assignments, or projects
3. May include the use of skill assessment software

Themes, Concepts, Issues
 

1. Communicate effectively using appropriate database management vocabulary.
2. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills in designing databases for various business and personal projects.
3. Proofread for accuracy in the entry of data and creation of database objects such as, tables, reports, forms and queries.
4. Assess the databases for accuracy, readability, and appearance.
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Competencies, Skills
 

1. Students will develop proficiency through reinforcement and assessment on the following skills:
2. Creating tables by defining fields composed of various data types and entering text and numeric records.
3. Creating and modifying forms including sub-forms.
4. Creating, modifying and customizing basic, grouped and summary reports.
5. Use queries to update and delete records, sort information and create reports.
6. Designing and creating queries using wildcard characters, multiple criteria, joined tables, and calculated fields.
7. Create and modify basic switchboard interfaces using simple macros
8. Establish relationships between two tables to ensure integrity and accuracy
9. Design and create a database management system from scratch using original information.

Students will be familiar with the following skills:
 

1. Using help features.
2. Establishing relationships between more than two tables
3. Printing mailing labels
4. Documenting and compacting databases
5. Using additional functions such as combo boxes.
6. Using additional field data types such as memo, OLE, and hyperlink fields
7. Students may be exposed to additional database management skills/concepts as time allows.